2. To prepare physical therapist assistants to act in the best interest of the client
while working collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team while practicing
in an ethical and safe manner within the practice as defined by the profession and
licensure requirements.

3. To prepare physical therapist assistants to commit to life-long career development
and learning in order to participate in the promotion of the field of physical therapy
to better serve communities and consumers.

1. Students will complete all course objectives as mirrored in CAPTE section 3 criteria.

2. Students will complete all clinical performance instrument competencies within
93% of entry-level, as defined within the clinical performance instrument (CPI) for
the PTA.

3. Students will assemble a professional portfolio to support their career achievements
and promote their involvement in life-long learning and career development.

Growth and Development

University Strategic Theme

University Strategic Opportunities

PTA Program Goals

PTA Program Objectives

To assure the full development of the University through planned enrollment growth
and wise investment in educational initiatives.

Increase enrollment in undergraduate and graduate programs. Respond selectively to
opportunities for growth and expansion of academic programs. Improve graduation and
completion rates of students significantly. Improve institutional procedures through
organizational change and continuous attention to student needs and human resource
development.

4. To recruit, retain, and graduate students who have the abilities and motivation
to be successful as physical therapist assistants.

5. To provide a professional teaching and learning environment that is conducive to
achieving student centered goals.

6. Maintain program policy and procedures that meet the needs of the PTA students
and stakeholders.

4. Greater than 80% of students enrolled in the PTA program will successfully graduate
within 1 ½ times the expected length of matriculation.

5. 85% of graduated students will pass the NPTE-PTA examination on the first attempt.

6.The PTA coursework will contain 100% of the CAPTE criteria for PTA accreditation.

7. Students and Faculty will comply with 100% of PTA program policies and procedures.

Community

University Strategic Theme

University Strategic Opportunities

PTA Program Goals

PTA Program Objectives

To increase opportunities for students, the campus community, and area residents by
pursuing joint initiatives with the larger community and by cultivating a shared sense
of purpose within the University.

7. To improve the quality of healthcare delivered to the area residents by recruiting
and graduating physical therapist assistants that are capable and motivated to produce
ethical, legal and safe healthcare to the region.

8. Students will achieve entry-level or higher regarding professional, safe ethical,
and legal criteria (CPI 1-5) in a variety of settings and patient populations.

PTA Expected Student Outcomes

At the completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist
Assisting, the graduate will:

Demonstrate technical competence, sound clinical decision making skills, and provide
safe and effective healthcare to clients from diverse backgrounds under the supervision
of a physical therapist.

Value caring and respect for the individual needs while acting in the best interest
of the client in an ethical and safe manner within the scope of practice as defined
by the profession and licensure requirements.

Demonstrate a commit to professional growth through life-long career development and
learning in order to participate in the promotion of the field of physical therapy
to better serve communities and consumers.